Sold for $280,000 on 03/18/24
$280,000
531 Birch Ln, Sycamore, IL 60178
3beds
1,816sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1965
0.34 Acres Lot
$312,000 Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$2,515 Estimated rent
Home value
$312,000
$296,000 - $331,000
$2,515/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
This charming 2 story, 3 bedroom home is located on a 1/3 acre corner lot with beautifully mature landscaping and an inviting covered porch with hanging swing. Inside boasts a warm family room with wood-burning fireplace, newly remodeled kitchen with floor-to-ceiling cabinets, a spacious dining room, and library with custom builtins and cozy reading nook. The additional office provides a dedicated workspace with separate entrance through half-garage, and the partially finished basement includes a large recreational room, bright laundry area, and separate studio. All 3 second-floor bedrooms are complete with existing hardwood floors. The sprawling fenced-in backyard offers both privacy and ample space for entertaining, including a paver patio, swing set, and outdoor fire-pit. And the one-of-a-kind (fully insulated and electric) He/She-shed tops it all off with a front-porch that's perfect for watching the sun set and a double-loft with cargo net perfect for the kids or grandkids. The home is situated in a family-friendly neighborhood in unincorporated Sycamore within walking distance of North Elementary School (427) and Sycamore Middle School (427). Recent updates include: kitchen cabinets, backsplash, and countertops; office/workspace and library; luxury vinyl flooring on main level, upstairs bathroom, and basement; remaining double-pane windows and all exterior doors; freshly stained siding; He/She-shed; and lots of fresh paint!
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,816 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street, On-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood, Brick
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0629201007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sycamore
Other
Other facts
- Addtl Room 1 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 2 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 3 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
- 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- 4th Bedroom Level: Not Applicable
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Exterior Building Type: Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Water: Public
- Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- Parking Type: Garage
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Sump Pump, Humidifier
- Kitchen Level: Main Level
- 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- Other Information: School Bus Service
- Kitchen Type: Pantry-Closet
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Family Room Level: Main Level
- Living Room Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
- Frequency: Not Applicable
- Status: Contingent
- Square Feet Source: Estimated
- Age: 51-60 Years
- Area Amenities: Street Lights, Street Paved, Sidewalks
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
- Type of House 2: 2 Stories
- Garage Type: Attached2
- Lot Dimensions: 105X140
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2024 | Sold | $280,000$154/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 1/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $280,000+48.1%$154/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
| 8/28/2017 | Sold | $189,000$104/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/4/2017 | Pending sale | $189,000$104/sqft |
Source: Great Western Properties #09675937 | ||
| 7/4/2017 | Listed for sale | $189,000$104/sqft |
Source: Great Western Properties #09675937 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,876 +1.9% | $80,959 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $5,766 +5.3% | $73,928 +9% |
| 2022 | $5,474 +4.2% | $67,805 +6.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60178
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10North Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Sycamore Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Sycamore High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi

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